Observation: Coldwater Canyon

Observation Date
3/9/2016
Observer Name
Kory
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry » Coldwater Canyon
Location Name or Route
Hells, Coldwater
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Beautiful day on and off clouds no real solar issues.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Heavier snow than on monday.

Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Problem #1 Comments

I think this could be an issue tomorrow.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Comments

Today was a great day for skiing. If you found places up high, Above 8000 ft or smooth surface underneath the new snow from Monday the skiing was awesome. What I found in my travels around the north end of Snowbasin was a mix bag. I did find some faceted snow about 12 inch down. This formed over our high pressure. In other places on similar aspects and elevations they were not as prevalent. The one conclusion I drew was that most facet growth was near facet farms or trigger points ( Trees, Rocks). I did a lot of hand shears today most were difficult to get to pop but they were all on a similar layer between two crusts. Currently I do not think we have a cohesive enough slab to cause any problems but maybe if this next storm comes in very heavy.

Photos Glide cracks in toilet bowl.

Coool Clouds over Ogden Valley this morning.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate